While he obviously didn't do things right, clearly the scumbag tenant was living like a pig (roach infestation) and I'd bet $50 that the woman wasn't paying her rent.

In my own opinion I think Youngstown City is so far in the toilet no one can pull it back out.That is why it will continue to be a rental community and infested with drugs and crime.

A property could be infested with termites, used as a meth lab, have a failing foundation, etc.

I think it has a lot to do with location....some places are more prone to insect infestation...mold and foundation issues due to weather.

If you agree to that, I guess I can accept your notion.With regard to your comments about the Socialists infestation across the board, let me remind you that our governments (Local, state, and federal) all run by politicians.

But I had a friend when living in Houston who had a serious infestation.

Rodent infestation.

The best analogy I use is Im the "cuban refugee" that will jump on a life raft and float 90 miles in shark infested waters and storms to get to the coast of florida all because I want a better life, this person is willing to risk everything to get to a life that they have never even personally exprerienced.

I tend to disagree with the lawyer in that saying something is "Wood ROT" when it is an active infestation and just replacing the wood to me whether it is intended or not is "fraudulent concealment".Also they could claim you misrepresented and "adverse material fact" with the property.There is also another sticky part to this in that your wife is a licensed broker.The buyer could file a complaint with the state real estate commission.They will investigate and could sanction or suspend her license.This thing could turn into a HUGE MESS.You could tell the buyer you won't pay for anything and see how they respond.They could then sue you.

They know that and they sign that they agree.However, if you have an apartment building, it is always the landlord's responsibility to control infestations.